Michael Ayrton

Michael Ayrton

British · 1921–1975 · Painter, Printmaker

Michael Ayrton was a British painter, printmaker, sculptor, critic, broadcaster and novelist. His sculptures, illustrations, poems and stories often focused on the subjects of… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Michael Ayrton, Falcon Watcher, bronzeFalcon WatcherRago Auctions · $43,750≈ £32,381≈ €37,853Sign up to see
  2. Michael Ayrton, Maze Music 1972, 1972, bronze with cordsMaze Music 1972Menzies · A$11,659≈ $11,945≈ £7,565≈ €8,700Sign up to see
  3. Michael Ayrton, Bust of Hector Berlioz, circa 1969, bronze with a black patinaBust of Hector BerliozBonhams · £8,960≈ $11,858≈ €10,471Sign up to see

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Michael Ayrton was a British painter, printmaker, sculptor, critic, broadcaster and novelist. His sculptures, illustrations, poems and stories often focused on the subjects of flight, myths, mirrors and mazes.

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Born 1921, St PancrasDied 1975, LondonOccupation Painter, Printmaker, Sculptor, IllustratorWikidata Q2739689 ↗ULAN 500018746 ↗

Also known as G. Michael Ayrton, Michael Ayrton I, Michael Gould, Michael I Ayrton

Artist record compiled from: Wikidata (CC0), Getty ULAN (ODC-By), Art Institute of Chicago API (CC0). See data sources & attribution.

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